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Friday, August 13, 2010

Roman remains

There are many Roman remains in Paris even though the Romans left a long long time ago ;-) (the end of the 5th century). Most of them are to be found on the left bank, where the Romans actually settled down originally (that is why a part of it is called the "Latin quarter"). These remains I found in Parc Monceau, in the 17th arrondissement, on the right bank, very far away from where the Romans used to live. No wonder then, that they are totally fake and just part of the garden decor made by Louis de Carmontelle then man who designed the garden back in 1778!

"Latin Quarter" doesn't reference the Ancient Romans, just the language of their church! The name refers to the language of learning in the middle ages, used by students and teachers at the University of Paris

I don't know if I shared this info on PDP before, but one day a flight attendant who had never flown Paris before, asked me where the Spanish area was in Paris. I was stumped. After much thought, and sizing up the source,I finally had an ah ha moment and said, "You mean the Latin Quarter?"

Best "little" park in Paris! I always wondered about those columns. They look so staged there and nobody could tell me anything about them. Now you've solved the mystery. Once again, thanks to the Eric "eye" and the "brain."

Very funny! I've always wondered about the garden plans that would have someone build a "ruin"! Kind of like scuffing up new furniture to make it look old. I've never quite figured it out. But lovely green. :)

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